Amy Forde

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Amy Forde - Author - Agriland.ie

Amy holds an MA in Journalism from Griffith College Dublin and prior to that attended NUIG, where she obtained an Arts degree in Geography and Irish. Amy covered the IFA pay scandal and the elections thereafter. Hailing from Co. Galway, she has a keen interest in all things sport and plays both camogie and soccer.

Kerry the latest co-op to increase October milk price

Dairy

Kerry the latest co-op to increase October milk price

Kerry has increased its October milk price by 2c/L, a spokesperson for Kerry has confirmed to Agriland. This latest milk...
UK food producer acquires Dunbia’s pork processing business

Agri-Business

UK food producer acquires Dunbia’s pork processing business

Cranswick, a leading UK food producer, has announced that it has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of...
You play with the cards you’re dealt with – Ornua CEO on Donald Trump

Dairy

You play with the cards you’re dealt with – Ornua CEO on Donald Trump

Whether you’re a poker player or a business person, you play with the cards you’re dealt with, the CEO of...
Dairy product prices increase again at Global Dairy Trade auction

Other

Dairy product prices increase again at Global Dairy Trade auction

Prices increased 4.5% at today’s Global Dairy Trade event, with all dairy products registering increases in average prices. This latest increase...
Glanbia increases October milk price

Dairy

Glanbia increases October milk price

Glanbia has announced that members suppliers will receive 28c/L, including VAT, for October milk supplies. This price is inclusive of...
New rules to tackle unfair trading practices needed – EU Report

EU

New rules to tackle unfair trading practices needed – EU Report

New rules at EU level to tackle unfair trading practices and increased market transparency were among the recommendations of a...
Commission increases the budget for promoting EU agricultural products

Agri-Business

Commission increases the budget for promoting EU agricultural products

An increased budget of €133m has been allocated for 2017 to promote EU agricultural products outside and inside the EU...
‘Hedgecutting argument is skewed for a small minority of farmers’

Environment

‘Hedgecutting argument is skewed for a small minority of farmers’

The hedgecutting argument is skewed in favour of a small minority of farmers, according to Green Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan....
Is your farm ready for a freezing cold winter?

Rural Life

Is your farm ready for a freezing cold winter?

Freezing weather conditions affects farming in several ways and to help give advice to farmers on what to do in...
Inquiry into Australia’s dairy industry to look at competition between processors

Dairy

Inquiry into Australia’s dairy industry to look at competition between processors

An inquiry into Australia’s dairy industry will see competition between milk processors, contracts between processors and farmers, global supply markets, and...
Beef industry ‘one or two decisions’ away from mega-processor domination

Beef

Beef industry ‘one or two decisions’ away from mega-processor domination

The Irish beef industry is only one or two decisions away from being completely dominated by mega-processors, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Food,...
MEPs vote for the EU to develop new tools against volatility for farmers

EU

MEPs vote for the EU to develop new tools against volatility for farmers

MEPs have today voted for the EU to develop new risk and crisis management tools to help farmers to cope...
Corncrake may become no more than a memory if habitat degradation continues

Environment

Corncrake may become no more than a memory if habitat degradation continues

Species such as the Corncrake, the Curlew and the Freshwater Pearl Mussel may become no more than a memory if...
Bird keepers advised to ‘remain vigilant’ as bird flu hits parts of Europe

N.Ireland

Bird keepers advised to ‘remain vigilant’ as bird flu hits parts of Europe

Effective bio-security measures by bird keepers are vital in protecting Northern Ireland against the threat of avian influenza, according to...
EU meat exports to Hong Kong receive a boost

Beef

EU meat exports to Hong Kong receive a boost

Prospects for EU exports of meat to Hong Kong have been given a boost this week following an agreement on...
Kerry’s taste and nutrition businesses drive volume growth in Q3

Agri-Business

Kerry’s taste and nutrition businesses drive volume growth in Q3

Kerry Group’s global Taste and Nutrition businesses achieved 3.4% volume growth in the nine months to the end of September...
Glanbia on course to deliver earnings growth of 8-10%

Agri-Business

Glanbia on course to deliver earnings growth of 8-10%

Glanbia plc expects to deliver adjusted earnings per share growth of 8% to 10% on a constant currency basis for full...
21 landowners apply to cut hedges in Clare under paid hedgecutting scheme

Environment

21 landowners apply to cut hedges in Clare under paid hedgecutting scheme

Clare County Council has received 21 applications from landowners and contractors to cut local hedgerows under the Community Hedgecutting Grant Scheme....
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